Beyond Basic Herbs: Lesser-Known Greens Get Trendy

By

Anne Marie Chaker

April 30, 2013 9:17 p.m. ET

Parsley, sage, rosemary and…papaloquelite?

Gardeners are venturing beyond the herbal A-list to B-listers like lovage, lemon balm, chocolate mint and the Mexican herb also known as papalo. These less-common herbs have been quietly admired by gardeners and chefs as versatile seasonings. Now, more consumers are experimenting with them at home.

Among home gardeners, herbs are growing like a patch of lemon thyme run wild. Consumers...